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Best Alaska Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,645 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Alaska are Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Northern Lights Abc K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Alaska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 School Road Lower
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Alaska include Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Northern Lights Abc K-8 School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Alaska?
12 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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